[Huck]

Do we need more workers, textile, appliances, whatever YEP. Might they cost more to buy? YEP. Will this be cheaper for the country YEP.

Who is going to pay more for jeans or a skillet? You? That doesn't fit into my understanding of frugal living.

[ex-snook]

It's pay me now (price) or pay me later (taxes) for unemployment comp, social, crime and safety net costs. Notice goverment is the only growth industry - what you won't pay in price, you pay in taxes.